Gelato
Impound number: WCC-C-01-26-066
About Gelato
Gelato has been in our care since 28 January 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 1 Year (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this cat was impounded. |
| Breed | Domestic |
| Colour | Tabby |
| Cost to adopt | $50 (75% discount) Gelato comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Gelato enjoys spending time near his people, coming over for pats and attention (though not all the time—he likes a healthy mix of independence and affection!). He’s food‑motivated, social, and loves interacting in ways that let him feel secure and respected.
He’s also a champion biscuit maker, especially when he’s relaxing in his bed—where he adores curling up for cuddles, particularly if brushing is involved. This boy also loves watching the world go by through glass doors, chirping excitedly at birds and soaking up the entertainment. In the evenings, he often joins his humans to watch TV, quietly hanging out like the perfect little companion he is.
While calm and gentle, Gelato also has a goofy streak. He occasionally gallops through the house at full speed—sometimes for food, sometimes for mysterious cat reasons. And if you stop patting or brushing him too soon, he may gently place a paw on you as a polite request for “more, please.”
🐱 Personality & Behaviour
➖ Playful, curious, and wonderfully inquisitive
➖ A bit goofy, with surprise zoomies
➖ Food‑motivated and responsive to positive reinforcement
➖ Cuddly on his terms and respectful of boundaries
➖ May gently place a paw on you if pats stop too soon
➖ Enjoys being near people and sharing quiet moments
➖ Curious about other cats with slow introductions
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Eating (a big treat lover!)
➖ Playing with string toys and balls
➖ Making biscuits in his cosy bed
➖ Being brushed while he relaxes
➖ Watching birds and outdoor life through the window
➖ Spending evenings with his people
➖ Gentle pats and quality time
➖ Exploring safe spaces
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Responds well to positive reinforcement
➖ Settles beautifully once comfortable
➖ Great at forming bonds in a calm environment
🏡 Ideal Home for Gelato
➖ A quiet, patient household where he can build confidence
➖ People who respect his boundaries and pace
➖ Gentle affection and low‑pressure interactions
➖ Plenty of enrichment and play
➖ A safe indoor environment with windows to watch the world
➖ Slow, calm introductions if other pets are present
Gelato is a fantastic, low‑key companion who is more than ready to join a wonderful new home. With patience, kindness, and consistency, he will blossom into a trusting, affectionate, and delightfully goofy friend who enriches everyday life.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Gelato
Gelato came to us as a lost cat. He is now available for adoption, but if you are his owner, you can still contact us to reclaim him.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Gelato and one of our friendly team members will get in touch with you.
Note, all adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.
Common questions about adopting a pet
Start by using one of these links to browse our lists of pets available for adoption:
When you find a pet you like, click the button on its profile page to fill in a form and register your interest in adopting. You can also call us on (02) 4227 7111 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm).
We’ll then ask you a few follow-up questions to check that you’re a responsible pet owner and make sure that your chosen pet best meets your needs.
We’ll also invite you to meet your future pet in person to make sure you’re a perfect match, before finalising the adoption.
The only types of pets we offer for adoption are:
Some animals on our lists may be marked as 'too young for adoption'. This is generally because they're not yet old enough to be desexed before they go to their forever home.
We don't accept enquiries for animals until they're ready to be adopted, but if you are the original owner you can still reclaim them any time.
If you've got your eye on an animal marked 'too young', check back later - an adoption application link will be added to their page once they're old enough to go to a new home.
Please also note that very young animals may still be eligible to be fostered. This will be noted on the page for each animal if applicable.
The cost to adopt will vary depending on how long the animal has been waiting for a home. Generally costs will be:
- Between $50 - $200 for a cat
- Between $75 - $300 for a dog.
Like all Council fees and charges, these costs will be reviewed each year. Any changes will be publicly exhibited for comment before they are adopted by Council.
Yes you can!
When you let us know you're interested to adopt a cat or adopt a dog, we'll contact you and arrange a meet and greet so you can say hello and decide if they’re the one for you.
Our dogs and cats are boarded at a number of regional kennelling facilities contracted by Council. These are currently located across Wollongong, Gerringong and Nowra. You can't directly visit these facilities, but we'll bring the dog or cat to a location in our area that works for you.
Being a pet owner is a big responsibility.
To adopt a pet from Council:
- You must be over 18 years old
- You don't have to live in the Illawarra, but you will need to be able to transport your pet home.
Before adopting a new pet, consider your lifestyle and living arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is happy to talk to you about your situation. Please email us or call (02) 4227 7111 to arrange a discussion.
We recognise the serious issue of baiting within the animal rehoming industry. To help prevent this, we have an assessment process in place for potential owners.
Potential owners are vetted to make sure that they’re suitable and committed to animal well-being.
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